Ian Eagle names forced fumble technique after Jim Nantz during CBS broadcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

During the CBS broadcast of the Colts-Vikings game on October 25, Ian Eagle rebranded the 'Peanut Punch' as the 'Jim Nantz.' The honor occurred after Colts cornerback Justin Walley executed the move, punching the ball out of Vikings running back Aaron Jones's grasp. This rebranding follows a humorous incident where Nantz attempted the technique himself, resulting in a questionable wrist injury. The move was popularized by Charles Tillman, who used it effectively to force fumbles. Nantz was seen using ice for his wrist during the broadcast but is expected to continue covering games.
- •Ian Eagle rebranded 'Peanut Punch' as 'Jim Nantz' during a live game.
- •Justin Walley executed the technique, prompting the name change.
- •Nantz previously attempted the move on live TV, resulting in an injury.
- •The original technique was popularized by Charles 'Peanut' Tillman.
- •Nantz is set to continue broadcasting games despite his wrist injury.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ian Eagle rebrands the ‘Peanut Punch’ in honor of Jim Nantz
"One week after nearly breaking his wrist on live television, Jim Nantz has a forced-fumble technique named after him. Ian Eagle bestowed the honor during CBS’s broadcast of Sunday’s Colts-Vikings game after Colts’ Justin Walley punched the ball out of Vikings running back Aaron Jones’s arm late in the first quarter, prompting Ross Tucker to…
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